Placement: Computational Materials Modeller

Tussell Limited; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE invites you to join a placement year focused on computational modelling of advanced materials. You'll work with materials and analytical scientists to develop and test models that predict ageing and reliability.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full modelling lifecycle, including coding in MATLAB and OpenFOAM, data analysis, optimisation, and validation, within an office and laboratory environment at Aldermaston.

Qualifications

• Must be working towards at least a 2:2 degree in Mathematics, Physics, CS, Materials Science or Chemistry.
• Clear maths and programming skills with willingness to learn.
• UK national with DV clearance eligibility (security requirements).

Responsibilities

• Model development with scientists to understand material ageing and trends.
• Analyse experimental data with statistical techniques to extract insights.
• Write and run code using MATLAB, Mathematica, OpenFOAM and R.
• Test and optimise parameters; verify models against test cases.

Skills

Mathematical thinking

Programming confidence

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

2:2 degree

Tools

MATLAB

Mathematica

OpenFOAM

R

Job description

AWE invites you to join a placement year focused on computational modelling of advanced materials. You'll work with materials and analytical scientists to develop and test models that predict ageing and reliability.

You will gain hands-on experience across the full modelling lifecycle, including coding in MATLAB and OpenFOAM, data analysis, optimisation, and validation, within an office and laboratory environment at Aldermaston.